All The Blogs -- April 2011

“HELP! The neighbors are coming over for dinner – how can I feed them a great vegan meal that they will love?” The idea of serving a vegan meal to friends or family can seem daunting, but it doesn’t need...

"I had often thought when I encountered cruelty and neglect that there was a whole army of people who did these unspeakable things, a great, unheeding horde who never spared a thought for the feelings of the helpless creatures...

It's all too easy for the life of a SAHM to slip into a rut. But it's time for some ch-ch-changes! Nutrition courseI've been messing about with being vegan for about 15 years now and learning a lot about it,...

These little savory bites are a perfect addition to high tea or the start of a meal. They are guaranteed to go fast because they are easy to eat and taste delicious! Personally, I will be enjoying them tomorrow morning as...

An April 13 article by Madison Park on CNN.com led off with the following: "As more than half of U.S. adults are popping vitamins and supplements, the question remains -- has it made Americans healthier?" The short answer is...

Why wait until fall again to enjoy the flavor of Pumpkin Pie? With this easy, delicious and nutritious recipe, you can have your pie and drink it too!!! Thank you for watching another tasty episode of "The Chef and The...

The sun was here! Even if it was just a brief moment in time, it was still here and we still celebrated by firing up the grill! This gorgeous and entirely delicious salad was perfect with the tang of the...

Sir Elton John's new baby Zachary is being fed mother's milk - expressed and sent via plane! As a vegan parent, breastfeeding advocate, and environmentalist, I feel like Reb Tevye who wrestles with tradition against personal choices within his...

It's Easter! Or if it isn't in your time zone yet, it soon will be.Just like Christmas, we again ponder the contrast between the religious origins of this holiday and the modern interpretations. In countries all over the world, we...

Last week, I posted a blog on the topic of early puberty and the problems involved. In that blog, Dr. McDougall and Dr. Fuhrman stated vehemently that they do in fact know the cause of early puberty -- Dr. McDougall has...

Each Player on Its Own Can Do Little No matter how well you eat, you may worry about your diet. You may doubt you are getting enough of certain nutrients. Iron, zinc, calcium, protein, omega-3 fatty acids…concern about these may...

Weight loss is about delayed gratification. We need to appreciate that the work we’re doing today to make our lives better will reap great rewards but that it’s going to take time, which is important to remember so that we...

Blogger Quarrygirl recently published an expose showing that VegNews magazine was using stock photographs of meat and dairy dishes to illustrate articles about vegan food. In one case, the magazine actually photoshopped out the bones from a photo of spare...

I love chickpeas. Use them all the time. This dish is really simple and incredibly flavorful. If your 'vegan kitchen' is well stocked, you could probably make this without even going to the store. Double score! For full recipe and more...

Not only is it Earth Day, it's also Good Friday and a holiday for most Christians around the world. Think about taking less than two hours doing something that will change your life -- and might even change the world....

There was a story in the paper last week about fishermen in Los Angeles being warned against eating a number of species of fish they caught off L.A. shores that have been determined to be toxic. The response of the...

In a poll of British doctors in 2003 John Snow was voted as the greatest physician of all time. Though probably few of them would have known he was what we now call vegan. He grew up in the North-East...

Well, I won't pretend they're completely healthy, but they aren't completely terrible either. One thing is for sure, they are indeed completely delicious! For full recipe and more photos and information, go here on the La Pure Mama blog! Enjoy!...

Animal abuse is horrific. I can’t even watch the Animal Planet anymore because they are forever airing shows about the SPCA going into homes and saving animals from the most terrible conditions. I would cry so hard that my husband...